MORRIS COUNTY — Mila is adorable! She is about 13-14 weeks old and she is a Coconut Retriever (Mix St Martin island dog). Mila is in a foster home in New Jersey and she is having fun! Her foster mom says… “Mila is friendly, sweet and playful! She is an active puppy who loves to play, play, play. Whether its running around the yard, playing with toys or going for walks. She enjoys playing with other dogs too… Mila has that typical energy spirts where she runs around and then she sleeps. She is very into people and our children… she just wants to be with them. We love Mila!”
This active puppy would love an active family to call her own!
Please note, the breeds on the island are different than in the US. So we can’t tell for sure what breed the puppy is but what we do know is the puppy is 100% sweetness.
If you have a furever home for this pet, please e-mail Furever Home Dog Rescue at FHDR@att.net and request an adoption application. You an see more photos of Mila and our other adoptable dogs at FHDR.petfinder.com.
PARSIPPANY — Malik Bell, 36, East Orange, was traveling east on Littleton Road, on Friday, August 3, at 3:00 p.m. when his vehicle drove over a puddle of water and he lost control of the vehicle driving onto the curbed grassy area and striking the road sign and utility pole. Area video surveillance captured the van driving over the puddled water and then striking the utility pole.
Mr. Bell was at fault for traveling at an unsafe speed during wet road conditions.
Two passengers in the vehicle was transported to St. Clare’s Hospital, Denville.
The vehicle caused damage to the traffic sign, gas vent lines, gas test station and a Verizon telephone pole.
The vehicle was towed from the scene by Powder Mill Towing.
At the time of the report there were no violations issued to the driver. Parsippany-Troy Hills Officer Czajka investigated the scene.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High Redhawks varsity football team has a scrimmage home game at Dunellen on Friday, August 17 at 11:00 a.m.; On Thursday, August 23 at 11:00 a.m. a scrimmage home game vs. New Providence.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills Vikings varsity football team has a practice game away at Sparta Township on Wednesday, August 15 at 11:00 a.m.; and a scrimmage game away at Mt. Olive on Tuesday, August 21 at 9:00 a.m.
Par Hills High School Vikings Football is a successful program largely due to the dedication and hard work of our coaches, volunteers and parents. Thank you to all of our coaches, volunteers and parents. If you would like to help make memories for the boys but are not sure how contact them by clicking here. All volunteers are welcome to help our organization especially during the home games.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High/Hills High School hockey team is holding their annual paper shredding event on Saturday, September 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Parsippany Elks, 230 Parsippany Road.
Bring documents to be shredded on-site by a professional document shredding company. The cost for this service is a donation to the Parsippany Regional Ice Hockey.
Drive in, unload your papers and drive out with peace of mind. Take advantage of this event and reduce your chance of becoming a victim of identity theft!
Paper clips, binder clips, staples and rubber bands do not need to be removed. All proceeds will benefit the Parsippany Regional Ice Hockey team. Small businesses, nonprofits, churches, and individuals are welcome to participate.
Eliminate your clutter and free up some space!
For information please contact the Parsippany Regional Booster Club via email at lisabaccaro@yahoo.com
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Public Schools open for the 2018-2019 Calendar year on Tuesday, September 4.
Grades K-12 are scheduled for 184 days, which allows for four snow/emergency days. If not used, they will be given as vacation days at the end of the school year. If there are two two emergency closings prior to January 2, the make-up day will be January 21. If there are three emergency closings prior to March 1, the make-up day will be March 18.
If additional days are required, the calendar will be reviewed and days reinstituted during spring break or at the end of the school year. School personnel and students will be expected to attend on contingency days.
PARSIPPANY — On Sunday, August 5, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael A. Soriano proclaimed the first Sunday in August to be Raoul Wallenberg Day. He encourages all citizens to foster the message of Courage and Compassion.
The proclamation reads:
During the ceremony Artist Edward Adams addressed the audience and explained how he was the fortunate artist chosen to fulfill the vision of the committee determined to pay homage to a man who helped save over 100,000 lives, Raoul Wallenberg. The design of the sculpture began as an idea and grew into a 12-inch model shown to the selection committee. Once commissioned, it matured into a thirteen foot fabricated bronze sculpture weighing over 1500 pounds. Today, Courage and Compassion is one of 31 Wallenberg monuments in twelve countries on five continents.
“Over 20 years ago, it was the collaborative efforts of many people who possessed the foresight, wisdom, and dedication that made this sculpture become a reality; a sculpture that honors the deeds of a heroic man,” said Edward Adams.
Adams stated “As I was imagining and designing this sculpture, I asked myself, “Do I design a sculpture that pays tribute to a particular man or do I design a sculpture that honors the human qualities that provoked him to accomplish extraordinary deeds? I chose to create a sculpture that pays tribute to the Courage and Compassion that inspired Raoul Wallenberg … a sculpture that celebrates the strength of this man’s character and the impact of his deeds. In truth, Raoul Wallenberg was an ordinary person. He was the same as you and I. Yet, he was compelled to act upon powerful qualities stirring inside his humanity, qualities that made a difference between life and death. In the face of indifference, in the midst of brutality, and standing in the center of profound suffering, Raoul Wallenberg confronted that suffering and acted to relieve it. So today we focus on a sculpture, and we honor a man who performed exceptional deeds. But in fact, we all stand in tribute to two human qualities inside each and every one of us, … Courage and Compassion. Are we any less challenged by the conditions in the world today? Are we less likely to be indifferent to the suffering of others? Are we any less vulnerable to be blamed, diminished of our dignity, or persecuted for our beliefs? I think the answer is no.”
This sculpture has value beyond aesthetics, it will be because every time you see it, play near it, drive by it, or read about it, you may feel uneasy inside. if you do, this uneasy feeling may be evoked by a question that poses a challenge inside your own heart and mind.
This question asks, “Do I have the courage to see and acknowledge suffering inside myself and others and if so, do I have the compassion to take small steps in everyday life or large steps like Raoul Wallenberg to relieve or eliminate that suffering?” The moment you ask that disquieted question and accept the challenge, this sculpture takes on meaning. It will do what only art can. It holds a mirror that reflects how deep our darkness can fall and how high our better angels can fly. For the sake of us all and generations to come, I hope the courage and compassion residing inside you, and me, and the persons standing all around us, … will prevail, said Adams.
Raoul Gustaf Wallenberg (born August 4, 1912, disappeared January 17, 1945) was a Swedish architect, businessman, diplomat, and humanitarian. He is widely celebrated for saving tens of thousands of Jews in Nazi-occupied Hungary during the Holocaust from German Nazis and Hungarian Fascists during the later stages of World War II. While serving as Sweden’s special envoy in Budapest between July and December 1944, Wallenberg issued protective passports and sheltered Jews in buildings designated as Swedish territory.
PARSIPPANY — A vendor at the Coin Show being held on Sunday, August 5 at Parsippany PAL Youth Center responded to Parsippany Police Headquarters to report a theft.
He advised Patrol Officer G. Lowe that he was a vendor at the coin show taking place at the PAL Youth Center and an unknown suspect stole an 1850 U.S. Silver Dollar from his table. The coin was valued at $2,000.00.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Junior Squad held a car wash fundraiser on Sunday, August 4.
Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad, Inc has been serving the community since 1942. They are your “Neighbors helping Neighbors”.
Interested in Joining the Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Junior Squad?
Are you interested in joining PVAS, but aren’t 18 years of age yet? Not a problem! PVAS maintains a Junior Squad for anyone interested in riding that is at least 16 years of age.
You will ride with a crew of at least two Senior member EMT’s on a regular shift once a week: Monday through Friday: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday or Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
You will assist Senior EMT members on calls and squad related business.
After a firm commitment Jr. members may also be eligible to become certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT).
For more information email the Junior Squad Advisor by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — The B-Street Band a Tribute to the Boss” to hundreds of Parsippany residents on Wednesday, August 8. The concert was held at Liquid Church, 499 Webro Road, due to the predicted thunderstorms.
From the heart of the Jersey shore, “Backstreets” was the first band in the world to do a unique tribute to a live performer. There are now an estimated 14,000 tribute bands following their lead and performing all over the world.
Nearly 5,500 performances and 34 years later, the B-Street Band is still the hardest working tribute band on the circuit, with almost 200 shows per year throughout the country.
Pastor Time joined B-Street Band on the stage and sang “Sherry Darling” with the band .